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Shraddha replied to the discussion Filing ROE when laying off employees in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:34:34 -0400

When laying off employees you will be required to file a Record Of Employment (ROE). An ROE must be filed whenever there is a change in the status of an employee including when a business is forced to close by the government.

Once the ROE is filed your employees will be able to apply for regular Employment Insurance benefits. In many…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Filing and completing the ROE for an employee in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:28:33 -0400

Hi Rodney,

An ROE has to be filed when there is an interruption of earnings of seven days (known as the seven-day rule). The interruption of earnings occurs when there are seven consecutive days with no work and no insurable earnings, or when an employee’s salary falls below 60% of regular weekly earnings due to illness, injury, quarantine, p…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Employee not able to work due to closure of schools and daycare in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:24:34 -0400

Hi Daisi,

If
working from home is an option, you should consider it. If it is not possible,
ask your employees if they want to take their vacation. If they don’t wish to take their
vacation, then you will need to file an ROE. Use either Code E for Quit, or
Code N for Leave of Absence. It is recommended not using Code K or putting any
comments in t…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Paying an employee who is unable to work due to positive COVID-19 diagnosis in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:21:05 -0400

No, the Ontario government’s amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 confirm that employees are entitled to unpaid leave if they are unable to work due to COVID-19. The employees can use paid sick time or vacation time to cover this period (if available), as an employer you are advised to encourage employees to apply for Employment I…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Travel policy to prevent employees from travelling outside of Canada in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:16:33 -0400

The Government of Canada is currently recommending that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and are recommending that anyone who does travel self-isolates for 14 days upon their return. As an employer, you can develop a policy that strongly recommends that employees avoid traveling at this…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Creating work for an employee if the job cannot be done remotely in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:11:40 -0400

An employer does
not have to invent a different job or create work for an employee in order to
allow them to work remotely. However, as a best practice, an employer should
ensure that they have explored all options to determine whether remote work
is possible in the current circumstances.

Shraddha replied to the discussion Shutting down business if an employee develops COVID-19 in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:09:34 -0400

Hi Alice,

In such a situation I suggest your response will necessarily depend on the amount of exposure and the safety risk to other workers. All employees who came into contact with the worker should be sent home to mitigate against a further spread of the illness. In some cases, this may mean that all employees in the workplace will need to be…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Unsafe workplace, employee refusal to work due to COVID-19 in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:06:49 -0400

Hi Alice,

In Ontario, employees are entitled to refuse work if they feel it is unsafe. If that happens, an employer is required to investigate the situation and advise the employee whether the safety risk has been resolved or not. If the employee continues to believe there is a safety concern, the Ministry of Labour can be asked to come in to…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Lay off and COVID-19 in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:04:20 -0400

Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”), employers can temporarily layoff employees for a period of up to 13 weeks (in some cases this can be extended to 35 weeks). However, although temporary layoffs are contemplated in the ESA, an employer is not permitted to lay off an employee unless the contract of employment between the par…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Employee refusal to return to work after being recalled from temporary lay off in the forum Employment and HR

Mon, 18 May 2020 00:57:25 -0400

Hi Richard,

Voluntarily if an employee chooses not to return to their job would likely be considered a resignation of the employee’s employment, and would eliminate the employee’s right to severance. If the employee fails to return to work within a reasonable time after being recalled then it may also result in a for-cause termination.

There are,…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Corona virus and Health and Safety at workplace in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:44:11 -0400

Hi Isabelle,

It is advised that workplaces should have a policy in place that outlines their requirements when people may be sick or absent to care for others. This policy should indicate how to notify the workplace, and if there is a requirement for a doctor’s note and when. Organizations may wish to suspend the need for a doctor’s or…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Preventing the transmission of Corona virus at workplace in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:38:01 -0400

Hi Isabelle,

The general guidelines for public and most workplaces (non-healthcare) include:

1. Hand washing: reducing the risk of common infections

2. Good hygiene practices: reducing the speak of infection and viruses

3. Know the appropriate procedures for general sanitation and infection control, and how to work safely with hazardous products…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Workplace health and safety legislation in Ontario in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:26:25 -0400

Hi Christian,

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) is Ontario’s cornerstone legislation for workplace health and safety. Other contributing legislation includes the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA), Part II of which deals with the prevention of occupational injury and disease, and the Human Rights Code, which often has to be…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Occupational Health and Safety regulation enforcement in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:22:04 -0400

Hi Christian,

The Ministry’s goal is for all workplaces to achieve self-compliance with OHSA and regulations through a well-functioning Internal Responsibility System (IRS). Where this does not happen, progressive enforcement results. Enforcement begins with the issuing of orders and may proceed to prosecution.

Inspectors are the…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Define occupational hazard in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:19:34 -0400

Hi Jonathon,

An occupational hazard is a thing or situation with the potential to harm a worker. Occupational hazards can be divided into two categories: safety hazards that cause accidents that physically injure workers, and health hazards which result in the development of the disease. It is important to note that a “hazard” only represents the…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Duties of an Employer under OHSA in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:15:46 -0400

Hi Jonathon,

OHSA section 25 assigns the following general and specific duties to employers.

· Take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers.

· Ensure that equipment, materials and protective equipment are maintained in good condition.

· Provide information, instruction, and su…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Employees' rights and responsibilities under OSHA in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:10:40 -0400

Hi Paula,

Under OHSA, employees have the following three basic rights:

1. The right to refuse unsafe work.

2. The Right to participate in the workplace
health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC)
or as a worker health and safety representative.

3. The Right to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Definition of an Employer under OHSA in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:06:53 -0400

Under OHSA, an employer can be a corporation or an individual owner. In a large organization, the employer is typically represented by senior management. They may delegate the tasks required to fulfill their duties to Human Resources or Health and Safety Managers. But, they cannot outsource the legal responsibility. In a small organization, the…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Occupational Health and Safety in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 17:03:02 -0400

Hi Veronica,

OHSA applies to almost every worker, supervisor, employer, and workplace in Ontario, including workplace owners, constructors, and suppliers of equipment or materials to workplaces covered by the Act.

OHSA does not apply to:

· Work is done by the owner or occupant, or a servant, in a private residence or on the connected land…

Shraddha replied to the discussion Health and Safety posters at workplace in the forum Health and Safety

Sun, 17 May 2020 16:55:04 -0400

Hi Veronica,

To make sure workers know their rights under the OHSA it is advised that workplaces in Ontario must put up posters. If your workplace is covered by OHSA act then you must put up the Health & Safety at work: Prevention starts here poster and the copy of Occupational Health and Safety act. This applies even if you have fewer than 6…

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